South Korean DJ/producer, Night Tempo turns the past into party-starting numbers for now. His dance project draws from ‘80s funk and disco, particularly the shimmering sounds of Japanese pop. He’s part curator, plucking tunes from artists he grew up loving and sharing these crystalline cuts to a 21st century crowd eager to be swept up in the sounds of yesteryear. He draws from these songs to make original numbers to create thumping floor fillers.
Launched in 2015, Night Tempo has gone from creating bootleg remixes of hits by the likes of Tatsuro Yamashita and Mariya Takeuchi to YouTube success, to officially working with ‘80s pop superstars such as Wink, Anri, Miki Matsubara and more as part of his Night Tempo Presents The Showa Groove series.
Night Tempo has also started bringing his energetic live show to bigger stages, having played at venues across Asia, North America and more. He appeared at Fuji Rock Festival and Summer Sonic, the 2 largest and most celebrated music festivals in Japan, where he started a late night rave-up to the sound of Japanese city pop. As the world slowly opens back up, he has his sights focused on bringing his retro-tinged party to listeners looking to let loose.